The latest from Captain Monty Hawkins, owner and operator of the fv MORNING STAR out of OCEAN CITY, MD.

Fish Report 5/3/18

Got Mates? Check. Got Bait? Check. Going Toggin!

Greetings All,

Just a small 10 man tog trip Saturday, May 5th. A training trip, have found a couple fellows who want to work my rail - time to get them started. We'll depart at 7:30 and return at 3 - Tix 100.00 by reservation only - 410 520 2076

REEF DINNER!! May 6th at Seacrets OC - $25 at the Door - Cash/Check best - Credit cards run through the website. (which is a pain in the neck but I'm trying!) Auction items are numerous and wonderful..

Doing a block trip Friday, May 4th at 9AM - Have moved 22 tons of block offshore in the last few weeks.. Royal Farms Chicken & Drinks Provided - Bring Gloves & Advil for your back! email mhawkins@morningstarfishing.com if interested.

Yes, they all laughed at the estimates I quoted ..but No, they seem unwilling even now to do anything about how bad data affects recreational fishers. Seems....

In fact, last week I heard MD's top guy in fisheries say,

"MRIP's just like a presidential election poll with +-3%"

No - No it isn't.

If one state's Private Boats can be shown to outfish both the entire region's Commercial & Party/ Charter, it's way too far off to consider an accurate result suitable for regulatory purposes. It's like a political poll with +- 3,000%....